Vegan Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Vegan Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce, a plant-based masterpiece perfect for elevating your meals. Featuring tender cremini mushrooms sautéed with fragrant garlic and shallots, this luscious sauce gets its velvety texture from a blend of unsweetened almond milk and a touch of cornstarch. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy umami depth, while dried thyme and a splash of fresh lemon juice bring brightness to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is wonderfully versatile—whether served over pasta, drizzled on roasted vegetables, or paired with rice. Garnished with fresh parsley for a fragrant finish, this dairy-free garlic mushroom sauce is a comforting, flavorful addition to any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 1 medium shallot
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves and shallot.

Step 3

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and shallot to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cook the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 7

Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with almond milk until smooth.

Step 9

Pour the almond milk mixture into the skillet with mushrooms, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Stir in the nutritional yeast and lemon juice, mixing well to incorporate.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy over pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(955.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	599.2

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1927.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 111.7IU	0%
Calcium 593.6mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 2518.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 35.5%